MOP Market Update
16 May 2026 • 01:23 GMT
The Macau Pataca (MOP) remains near its recent 7-day lows against the US dollar, trading close to 0.1239. Despite this slight decline, the currency has held within a narrow 1.1% range from 0.1235 to 0.1248, reflecting limited daily volatility. Recent positive developments in Macau, such as rising gaming revenues and a tourism rebound, support the local economy and could help stabilize the MOP amid ongoing regional uncertainties.
Since the MOP is pegged to the Hong Kong dollar, which is influenced by movements in the Chinese yuan, fluctuations in the CNY may indirectly impact the MOP's stability. Meanwhile, broader regional trends, especially China’s economic recovery, continue to play a role in the currency’s performance.
Compared with other currencies, the MOP has strengthened slightly against the euro and the British pound, trading near 30-day highs. However, it remains slightly below its 3-month average against the AUD. Overall, the MOP remains relatively stable, with key regional factors to watch that could influence its direction in the coming weeks.